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High Level (Overfilling)

WARNING:

The oil may be very hot if the vehicle has just been driven. Avoid skin contact with the transmission oil.

WARNING:

The transmission must not be operated if the oil level is too high. This can cause increased operating temperatures and oil leakage.

Fig 1: Draining Off Oil
GLL102159Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
NOTE:

Strict cleanliness is important.

Drain off oil.

Undo the drain plug.

Allow some of the oil to drain out and reinstall the plug. Tighten. See: TIGHTENING TORQUE .

HINT: The oil can also be sucked out through the dipstick pipe using an oil suction syringe with a narrow gauge hose. 

Check the oil level again.